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How did the Inca religion reinforce the power and authority of the Sapa Inca?
How did the Inca religion reinforce the power and authority of the Sapa Inca?
- By promoting the belief that the Sapa Inca was a direct descendant of Inti, the Sun God. (correct)
- By declaring the Sapa Inca as the high priest responsible for all religious ceremonies.
- By giving the Sapa Inca the power to interpret divine messages from Viracocha.
- By mandating that all citizens make offerings directly to the Sapa Inca.
What role did ancestor worship play in Inca society, and what were 'mallquis'?
What role did ancestor worship play in Inca society, and what were 'mallquis'?
- Ancestor worship was discouraged as it conflicted with the worship of Inti; 'mallquis' were disgraced members of society.
- Ancestor worship was an essential element, with 'mallquis' being venerated mummies of rulers considered intermediaries to the divine. (correct)
- 'Mallquis' were mythical creatures believed to protect the Inca emperors; ancestor worship was confined to the nobility.
- Ancestor worship served as a minor element with little societal impact; 'mallquis' were simply the bodies of the deceased.
How did the Inca use divination and oracle sites to guide their decisions?
How did the Inca use divination and oracle sites to guide their decisions?
- They consulted oracles to predict weather patterns for agricultural planning.
- They relied on oracles to choose the next Sapa Inca through a process of elimination.
- They used divination to determine suitable marriage partners for the elite.
- They sought insights into the will of the gods through methods like reading coca leaves at sacred sites. (correct)
What was the significance of Pachamama in the Inca religion, and how did the Inca people seek her favor?
What was the significance of Pachamama in the Inca religion, and how did the Inca people seek her favor?
How did the Inca's polytheistic beliefs influence their interactions with the natural world?
How did the Inca's polytheistic beliefs influence their interactions with the natural world?
In what ways was the Inca religious system intertwined with their social and political structures?
In what ways was the Inca religious system intertwined with their social and political structures?
After the Spanish conquest, what happened to the Inca religion?
After the Spanish conquest, what happened to the Inca religion?
What did the Incas believe about mountains in relation to Apu?
What did the Incas believe about mountains in relation to Apu?
What was the primary role of Inti in the Inca religion?
What was the primary role of Inti in the Inca religion?
Which is the most accurate description of huacas?
Which is the most accurate description of huacas?
Which of the following statements best describes the Inca's rituals and ceremonies?
Which of the following statements best describes the Inca's rituals and ceremonies?
How important was Viracocha compared to other deities?
How important was Viracocha compared to other deities?
What was distinctive about the role of the 'amautas' or 'wak'asqis' in Inca society?
What was distinctive about the role of the 'amautas' or 'wak'asqis' in Inca society?
What role did the Inca state play in the organization and oversight of religious ceremonies?
What role did the Inca state play in the organization and oversight of religious ceremonies?
Which of the following best describes the concept of syncretism in the context of the Inca religion after the Spanish conquest?
Which of the following best describes the concept of syncretism in the context of the Inca religion after the Spanish conquest?
How was the well-being of the Inca empire linked to their rituals and ceremonies?
How was the well-being of the Inca empire linked to their rituals and ceremonies?
What was the purpose of venerating the mummies of deceased Inca rulers?
What was the purpose of venerating the mummies of deceased Inca rulers?
What role did the Apus, or mountain spirits, play in the daily lives of the Inca people?
What role did the Apus, or mountain spirits, play in the daily lives of the Inca people?
Which of the following rituals did NOT have a place in Inca society?
Which of the following rituals did NOT have a place in Inca society?
How did the Inca choose oracle sites?
How did the Inca choose oracle sites?
Flashcards
Who was Inti?
Who was Inti?
The most important deity, considered the giver of life and prosperity. The Sapa Inca was believed to be his direct descendant.
Who was Viracocha?
Who was Viracocha?
Deity seen as the creator of the universe, associated with the sea in Inca mythology.
Who was Pachamama?
Who was Pachamama?
The Earth Goddess, revered as a fertility deity and provider of sustenance.
Who were Apus?
Who were Apus?
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What were Huacas?
What were Huacas?
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What was Ancestor worship?
What was Ancestor worship?
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Who were Amautas?
Who were Amautas?
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What was Divination?
What was Divination?
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Study Notes
- Inca religion intricately woven into their political and social framework.
- They were polytheistic, worshipping multiple deities.
Inti, the Sun God
- Inti held paramount importance in the Inca religion.
- Sapa Inca, the Inca ruler, was believed to descend directly from Inti.
- Inti was hailed as the source of life and prosperity.
- Major ceremonies served to honor Inti.
Viracocha
- Inca pantheon included Viracocha, another vital deity.
- Portrayed as the universe's creator and linked to the sea.
- Viracocha had a pivotal role in the Inca creation myth.
Pachamama
- Incas revered Pachamama, the Earth Goddess, as a fertility deity.
- They believed she provided sustenance and abundance.
- Agricultural rituals and ceremonies were performed to ensure her favor.
Apu, the Mountain Spirits
- Mountain deities, known as Apus, were worshipped.
- Mountains were considered sacred.
- Specific peaks were associated with potent spirits.
- These spirits were believed to influence land fertility and people's well-being.
Huacas
- Huacas were sacred objects, places, or natural features believed to house spirits.
- Included rocks, springs, trees, or significant landmarks.
- The Incas performed rituals and made offerings to these locations.
Ancestor Worship
- An essential element of Inca religion.
- "Mallquis," mummies of deceased rulers, were powerful intermediaries between the living and the divine.
- Rituals were conducted to honor the ancestors.
Rituals and Ceremonies
- Elaborate rituals and ceremonies aimed to appease deities and ensure the empire's well-being.
- Involved offerings, sacrifices, dances, and processions.
Divination and Oracle Sites
- Incas practiced divination, seeking guidance from oracles and using methods like reading coca leaves.
- Sacred sites, such as the Oracle of Pachacamac, were believed to provide insights into the gods' will.
- The state organized and oversaw religious ceremonies.
- Religious leaders, "amautas" or "wak'asqis," held influential positions.
- Inca religion continued post-Spanish conquest, with syncretism with Catholicism.
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